listen for

phrase

: to pay attention to sounds in order to hear (something expected)

We listened for (the sound of) his footsteps.

We saw lightning and listened for the thunder.

Examples of listen for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Lead with warmth, listen for balance, and make promises your follow-through can support. — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026

ThayerMahan’s systems use passive acoustic arrays to listen for underwater contacts rather than relying on the target to announce its presence. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026

The chance is low, but keep your eyes to the sky and listen for any thunder. — Bill Kelly, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026

Their eponymous debut features some tasty licks and haunting solos and should be an immediate listen for any fans of the genre. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for listen for

• albacore
• alongshore
• antiwar
• anymore
• carnivore
• commodore
• dinosaur
• evermore
• furthermore
• guarantor
• herbivore
• heretofore